Chinese Government Scholarship – Bilateral Program 2021/2022 for International Students (Undergraduate, Masters, PhD) is a full or partial scholarship established by Chinese Ministry of Education in accordance with educational exchange agreements or consensus between Chinese government and governments of other countries, institutions, universities or international organizations.

About the Chinese Government Scholarship – Bilateral Program:

The Bilateral Program supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars and senior scholars. Undergraduate scholarship recipients must register for Chinese-taught credit courses.

Graduate and non-degree scholarship students can register for either the Chinese-taught program or the English-taught program if applicable.

Eligibility:  

• Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health.

The requirements for applicants’ degree and age are that applicants must:

• be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for the undergraduate programs;
• be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for the master’s programs;
• be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for the doctoral programs;
• be under the age of 45 and have a high school diploma (or higher) when applying for the general scholar programs;
• be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying for the senior scholar programs.

Value of Bilateral Program Award: 

The Bilateral Program provides both full scholarships and partial scholarships.

Duration of Program:

• Undergraduate students: 4-7years
• Master’s students: 2-5 years
• Doctoral students: 3-6 years
• General scholars: up to 2 years
• Senior scholars: up to 2 years

How to Apply for the Bilateral Program:

• Step 1 – Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country for CGS opportunity;

• Step 2 – Apply to your target university for the Pre-admission Letter once recommended by the dispatching authorities as an eligible candidate (you will receive an Award Letter for CGS Candidate);
• Step 3 – Complete the online application procedure at CGS Information Management System for International Students (Visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or http://www.campuschina.org and click “Application Online” to log in), submit online the completed Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, and print a hard copy. You should consult the dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country for Instructions of CGS Information Management System for International Students and Agency Number;
• Step 4 – Submit all of your application documents to the dispatching authorities of your home country before the deadline.

Application Deadline: 

15th April 2021

Official Website:

For More Information Visit the Official Scholarship Webpage Here.

Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship application is  now open. See details below on how to apply.

Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship:

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is now accepting applications from academically excellent young Africans for its 2022 postgraduate scholarship award to study at a South African tertiary institution. The deadline for submission of applications for the Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship is 20th April, 2021.

Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship Programme is calling for applications. The Scholarship provides full funding for up to a maximum of two years of postgraduate study for an African citizen at recognised South African institutions.

The programme is built on the Foundation’s founding principles of reconciliation, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and a belief that leadership begins with inner transformation.

They aim to keep Nelson Mandela’s legacy alive by equipping young African leaders with the competence and courage to transform the continent into a place where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive.

The Foundation’s programme is delivered primarily through a series of week-long residential workshops which you will attend during your time in residence.

Who can apply for Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship

You are eligible if:

• You are between the ages of 19 and 29;
• Are a citizen of any African country;
• Have a first degree with above average academic results (70% or upper second).

Benefits of Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship covers

• Tuition and registration fees as set by your university or institution
• A study materials allowance as set by the MRF
• Accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF
• A medical aid allowance as set by the MRF
• A personal allowance as set by the MRF
• Research and conferencing grants can be made available on request
• Economy-class flights for international scholars from their home countries to their institutions at the start and end of their studies

Selection Criteria

Application Key Dates

• March: Applications open on Tuesday, 23 March 2021. Candidates can add recommenders on the platform and begin uploading their documentation and working on their personal essays. See ‘requirements’.
• April: Applications close by the end of Tuesday, 20 April 2021. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted under any circumstances.
• June: You will be notified by the end of June whether or not you are through to Round Two.
• July: You will be notified by the end of July whether or not you are through to Round Three.
• August: You will be notified by the end of August if you are invited for an interview in the Final Round, or if you have been unsuccessful.
• October: Interviews will be conducted virtually this year. You will be notified by the end of October if you are selected as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar.
• October-December: Selected Mandela Rhodes Scholars must do their best to secure acceptance at their university of choice, and their study visa for travel to South Africa in January.

How to Apply for Mandela Rhodes Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship

Step 1: Check programme requirements

Step 2: Get your documents ready

• Recommenders: They require three letters of recommendation as part of your application. Your recommenders must submit their letters through the application platform. Without these letters, you cannot submit your application. Get in touch with three people who have relevant experience of you and insight into your character as soon as possible – even before applications open – to ask them permission and give them time to write their letters. Once you register a recommender on the platform, they will receive an email asking them to log on and upload their letter.
• Documentation: You will be required to upload certificates of completion for your degrees, transcripts of your academic results, and scans of your ID and passport documents.
• Essays: You will be asked to write two short essays, one on your personal journey, and one on a specific question relating to our principles.
• Application for university: You will be asked to fill in your proposed course of study on your application. They do not require proof that you have applied, but they recommend that you apply as soon as possible, and to more than one university.

STEP 3: Apply online!

For More Information Visit the Official Scholarship Webpage Here.

Tongarewa Scholarship is open for application from Undergraduate and Masters Degree students. Interest applicants should see details on how to apply below.

Tongarewa Scholarship 2021

The Victoria University of Wellington is making available the Tongarewa Scholarship to celebrate the University’s commitment to its international student community.

Eligible applicants are those either entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or entering a postgraduate degree programme at Victoria University of Wellington.

Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.

Level/Field(s) of study:

Bachelors degrees, Masters by Research degrees, or Masters by Coursework degrees in any subject

Number of Scholarship:

Up to 10 scholarships of NZ$10,000 for Bachelors and Masters degrees and up to 9 scholarships of NZ$5,000 for Masters degrees only.

Tongarewa Scholarship value:

The scholarships range from NZ$5,000 to NZ$10,000. This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will be paid towards your tuition fees for 1 year of study.

Recipients of the Scholarship are guaranteed an offer of a place in the Halls of Residence, provided an accommodation application is received by the Accommodation Service by the required deadline.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be commencing international students who are paying full international fees and are either entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or entering a postgraduate degree.

Applicants should have received an offer of place from Victoria University of Wellington (conditional or unconditional).

You may also apply for the Glasgow International Leadership Scholarships

How to apply for the Tongarewa Scholarship?

To apply, you must submit a completed online application before the deadline.  The scholarship application deadlines are 1 June 2021 for (Trimester 2, 2021), 1 September 2021 (Trimester 3, 2021) and 30 November 2021 for (Trimester 1, 2022). Applications will normally open 1 month prior to the closing date.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Official Website:

For More Information Visit the Official Scholarship Webpage Here